The amazing Tehachapi Loop is an engineering wonder from the 1800s…read more I give my total respect for the sacrifices of the Chinese workers ( from my province I lived in in China- Guangdong) brought in by the thousands to create a loop whereby the train can gather enough steam to take on the extreme elevation of the route. We were told that there is no guarantee we would see a train pass by in the loop and that the narrow road offered no parking spaces. The road (according to multiple you tube videos) is winding through Bear Valley. It was not as horrofying as the road up to Julian in SoCal but still not my favorite thing to do. We decided not to go, went out for breakfast instead. Later I sneaked us out onto Woolford Tehachapi Road and took each guardrail-less turn with a crawl. We were rewarded at 11:00am on a Thursday morning to be the only people there at the lookout point and plaque. The air is intoxicating, the view so beautiful, and a very long train gave us the best experience!

If you're in the area, and espcially if you're a train enthusiast, visiting the Tehachapi Loop…read moretrain track is worth a stop. It's free to visit the historical landmark recording this engineering feat, where you'll also have a good view of the loop. It's not guaranteed that you'll see a train pass by (I didn't!) but it's still worth seeing. Free admission and free parking at the historical marker.

This is such a peaceful and welcoming National Monument located in Keene, CA, just east of…read moreBakersfield. This National Monument has a visitors center, museum, gift shop, a beautiful walking trail with flowering plants and trees as well as a path with various cacti. In the warmer months it's easy to spot lizards and rabbits, as well as having year-round birds and squirrels. You can learn about civil rights, agricultural labor history, and how Cesar formed a Union that is still in existence today. The Park is located in Kern County (the southernmost county of the California agricultural belt) just 30 minutes east of Bakersfield, in the mountains below Tehachapi. It was the first location of the Union headquarters he formed, the United Farm Workers (UFW). His office has been preserved within the museum exactly how it was the day he passed away. Cesar, and his wife Helen, lived and are buried within the Monument (his dog is buried with them too!) in a beautiful and serene garden. Their house is on the property and was left the way Helen had it the day she passed away. There isn't access inside their home, but they do allow special events in their courtyard area that you'd need to inquire about. Entrance and parking are both free to the public, but you can make donations if you'd like. I love visiting this Monument a few times a year, as it's so peaceful and calming. We usually bring lunch and sit at one of the many picnic tables provided.

Nice grounds, but kind of awkward to visit after recent events. Also, you couldn't really walk…read morearound the national monument with the private residence housing. The museum was nice though!

Farmers Market is back! Every Thursday from 4-7 pm. Located on Green St. and Centennial Plaza…read more 6/24/26

Yup I've got my Tehachapi Family to visit in my next life! What a different lifestyle than NYC…read more Britt definitely didn't like getting around in the city when she came for vacation. I've watched my Tehachapi Family grow by generations. Along with my Sister in Spirit Britt we have been through the death of loved ones, births and without a doubt lots of heath conditions. I hope Britt doesn't mind me saying that I mentored her in her quest to be Elite. I'm so proud of her and I enjoy seeing her attending events! Yes I used to exchange gifts with Britt years ago. She was the only one. She loved my Yelp Swag so I sent her big boxes. Definitely my Tehachapi grandbaby received a gift. The family grew so huge I had to stop! So I'm posting a couple pictures of my favorite gift from Britt. I've placed it where I can see it on my daughter's entry table. I currently use it for quick cash to give my building employees because at this point in time I need a lot of assistance! Always remember I love you and think of you daily my Tehachapi Fam! PS Do your research on the City and surrounding areas history before you visit. At one time there was a woman's prison located here. There's an old 1950's Black and White Movie about the woman's life imprisoned here. I enjoyed it! If I find it I will post a screenshot.

We came here tonight for Bingo and the system is newly updated. The members are extremely…read morewelcoming and make you feel comfortable. The building and facilities are a little dated and could use some upgrading. They have a kitchen where they serve food for Bingo. Smelled good when we came in. Fun night of Bingo! Every Friday at 6 but doors open at 4 and it gets crowded. The metal chairs you sit on for three hours are extremely uncomfortable. I would suggest bring chair pads to sit on.

I came in this Chamber of Commerce around 16 years ago when I first moved to Tehachapi. Ida Perkins…read morehelped me gather information about the town. She gave me lots of brochures about what's going on in our area. Keep in mind not all businesses are members of the Chamber of Commerce so you can do your own research to find more businesses in town. Ida spent a long time with me and was very nice. If you want to know about anything going on in this community I would definitely start here first. Whether it be where to stay, places to eat, camp, they have all that good information.

I enjoyed my visit to Edwards. It has everything you could need. The commissary is great, clean,…read morestocked, and great customer service. The thrift store was awesome, but with amazing employees. I hear the bowling alley is way better than the one in Tehachapi. I can't wait to try it out. Spent a great day here, and look forward to my next. 11/15/25

This is a hard 1. For ANYONE who hears you can do walk-in appointments with DEERS. do not come…read morehere. I was turned away from an E3 visitors gate guard saying I cannot go in. I proceeded to call the DEERS office, and they said, I could come in as a walk-in, but they cannot tell the gate guards what to do. Kinda shitty considering they see all the paperwork I am veteran, I've got all my documentation, have a BA disabled ID card, all that. But no, knowing that I traveled A FUCKING TRIP away, no. Why are yall so stupid?

A hidden marker on the eastern side of the road flanked on both sides by the Tehachapi Wind Farm. A…read morebronze plaque on a granite base is located at the top of Oak Creek Pass. Just outside Tehachapi and Mojave it describes the significance of this route prior to the railroad being completed in the Tehachapi Valley. Just be careful pulling in and out of this area as the local traffic and double-hauler trucks drive very fast!

You may wonder "What on earth is she doing in Caliente?" The answer is simple because my sons…read morefamily has lived in Caliente for the last 100 years. Just simple railroad mountain country people. That back in the day Great grandpa worked for the railroad all week and great grandmother was the singer for a band. In fact rumors go she would make more money in one weekend singing the blues away, then Great Grandpa working on the railroad all week long. Not much is around except the Caliente post office, the train that goes on at all hours of the night. Lots of cotton tails running wild with adorable cows all over running free and happy. At night if you are lucky bobcats will come out and skunks too. Lots of bats and many of the locals have goats and chickens. Oh yes, sure! Did I mention horses? Of course the cowboys/girls have horses. Be careful with rattlesnakes in fact that is what stopped me on my on my tracks looking for a 1860's lost abandon cemetery. That in the late 50's grate-grandpa best friend was berried. I want to say that right where grandmothers cabin is located. I found about 10 homes long ago empty. Those homes all have a story that grandmother can tell us as a story, of when she was a little girl. She remembers everyone's names and what became of them. Two of the homes were on one point where in fact aschool site aka Caliente Elementary but a dork set it on fire. In this little mountain ghost town you will find the best pies and cookies. One recipe that grate-grandmother acquired from one of the cook's back in the day "Tehachipi's prison cookies" those are by far the best cookies I have ever had. Only dirt roads and no street lights so naturally any wild animal is around the corner. Bears and mountain lions have been sighted. So if you decide to visit you are in gods good humor. No gas station no McDonald's no starbucks. The closest coffee house is in Keens the other small mountain town down the hill. Otherwise Tehachipi might be your saving grace. If you like alone time and you are wild at heart like I am. The nights you will blessed with the magic of the milky way. The back dirt road leads to Kern River and that is another favorite stop of mine. If you need to get away from the big city you might want explore taking a dirt road with me and I will show you around. Especially if you are into Rail road trains ghost lost forgotten mountain towns. Caliente is a sentimental family ghost town that has many stories of a lady name Susie that used play the organ and sing in a band. In fact she played and partied with Cesar Chaves! Oh yeah! Babe! My sons family really is for real! to be continued

Established in the 1870s, Caliente was originally named Allens Camp for a cattle rancher and…read moresettler named Gabriel Allen. Later, the name Agua Caliente, coming from hot springs in the area, was proposed and may have been used. This name conflicted with the community of the same name in Sonoma County. With the railroad's arrival in 1875, the shortened name Caliente was adopted. Caliente prospered during Southern PacificRailroad's construction of Tehachapi Pass line. For a time, the Telegraph Stage Line and the Cerro Gordo Freighting Co. also ran through Caliente and its full-time population grew to 200. There were approximately 60 buildings, including 20 or more saloons. Today, Caliente has a population of about 1000. I'm not sure why you would visit. There isn't a town to speak of and just one place to grab a bite, but it's a very cool place that makes you think you're a million miles away from la. And if you like urban exploration, there are quite a few abandoned mills, farms and houses all basically along the one road (littered with cows...no really, you most likely WILL encounter MANY cows on and off the main road) that goes through the town.